by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a McDaniel degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how McDaniel measures up.
McDaniel is ranked #1,870 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Maryland, it ranks #33 of 45 for value.
These McDaniel majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance | #19 of 28 |
| Other Accounting and Related Services | #19 of 28 |
| Other Political Science & Government | #23 of 44 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | #145 of 237 |
| Physical Education | #171 of 264 |
| Environment / Natural Resources | #197 of 371 |
| Speech Communication | #263 of 396 |
| Sociology | #292 of 431 |
| Political and Social Sciences | #293 of 432 |
| Social Work | #314 of 433 |
Below is the detailed McDaniel value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
McDaniel College is ranked #9 out of #47 in Maryland for quality and #33 out of #45 for Maryland value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the McDaniel financial aid page to be sure.
McDaniel College is ranked #1,870 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education McDaniel College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at McDaniel costs about $21,916. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $87,664 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $65,218 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $21,916 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $21,916 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $87,664 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the McDaniel net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What McDaniel costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a McDaniel degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $87,664 | #1,870 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $87,664 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $260,872 | — | — |
| All Students | $87,664 | #33 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $87,664 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at McDaniel shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,334 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,397 |
| $48K–$75K | $19,417 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,293 |
| Over $110K | $27,501 |
About 100% of McDaniel undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,655 per year. Get more details on the McDaniel financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the McDaniel net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.